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Passaic
County, NJ Contact:
Nina Seiden
Passaic County Office of Recycling and Natural Resource Programs
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
Tel: (973) 305-5738
Fax: (973) 305-5737
WWW: Click
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Email:
ninas@passaiccountynj.org
HHW Disposal Days
Year 2008 HHW Days
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Passaic County Para-Transit Facility
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ
Saturday, June 7, 2008
West Milford Recycling Center
30 Lycosky Drive
West Milford, NJ
Saturday. October 11, 2008
Passaic County Para-Transit Facility
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ
COLLECTION SITES OPEN FROM
7:30 AM TO 2:00 PM - RAIN OR SHINE
- Maximum volume
permitted per vehicle is 100 pounds of dry material, and/or 10
gallons of liquid.
- NO large commercial generators can be accepted under any
circumstances.
- Small quantity
generators are encouraged
to call in order to make special program
arrangements. Pre-register by
calling the Passaic County Natural Resources Recycling and Environmental
Office at 973-305-5738.
- This program is
available FREE OF CHARGE to Passaic County residents ONLY! Proof of residency will be
required.
- NO UNKNOWN OR
UNIDENTIFIED MATERIAL CAN BE ACCEPTED
Recycling and Environmental Hotline
973-881-4506
or check out our Web site
by:
Clicking
Here
 Caution |
Explosives or Highly
Reactive Materials may be dangerous. If you have these types of materials, call first for
safety instructions. DO NOT bring these materials without prior authorization! These
dangerous items include, but are not limited to, picric acid, isopropyl ether, calcium
carbide, perchloric acid and benzoyl peroxide.
PASSAIC
COUNTY PARA-TRANSIT COLLECTION SITE, WAYNE
From the North - I-287
South to Route 23 South. Make a
jug handle
turn at the New York Avenue exit (just past Burger King) and take Route 23 North to the
Treasure Island store (just past the Getty gas station).
Turn into the Treasure Island parking lot
and stay to the right of their building for the facility driveway.
From the South
- Routes 3, 46 202 or I-80 to Route 23 North to the Treasure
Island store (just past the Getty gas station). Turn
into the Treasure Island parking lot and stay to the right of their building for the
facility driveway.
CITY
OF PASSAIC DPW
870 MAIN AVE, PASSAIC
- From
the North - Take 80 east to exit 35 to Rt. 46 east. Take Rt. 46 east to Paulison Ave.
exit. Make a left onto Paulison Ave. Make a left onto Highland Ave. & Continue on
Highland Ave. make right on Main Ave. Go 2 traffic lights to Harrison Ave;
make a left onto Harrison Ave. DPW yard is on the right side.
- From
Paterson - Take Rt. 19 south to Rt. 46 east to Paulison Ave exit. Make a left onto
Paulison Ave. Make a left onto Highland Ave. & Continue on Highland Ave. make
right on Main Ave. Go 2 traffic lights to Harrison Ave; make a left onto Harrison
Ave. DPW yard is on the right side.
- From
the South - Take Rt. 3 west. Merge onto Rt. 21 north towards Passaic. Take
State Street exit (Exit 11B) toward Passaic. Stay straight to go onto State Street.
Turn left onto Passaic Street. Turn Right onto Main Ave. Proceed to 870
Main Ave. make a right at traffic light at corner of Harrison Ave. DPW yard is
one-half block down on right side.
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- Pesticides
- Propane Tanks
- Herbicides
- Household Batteries
- Varnishes & Waxes
- Aerosol Cans
- Oil-Based Paints
- Stains
- Kerosene
- Paint Thinners
- Solvents
- Antifreeze
- Flares
- Fire Extinguishers
- Mercury Switches
- Thermometers
- Motor Oil
- Transmission Fluid
- Steering Fluid
- Brake Fluid
- Gasoline
- Car Batteries
- Pool Chemicals
- Photographic Chemicals
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Latex Paint-NOT HAZARDOUS
- Asbestos
- Tires
- Radioactive Materials
- Medical Waste
- Explosives
- Dioxins
- Silvex
- Computers and Electronics
- Smoke Detectors
- Unknown Materials
Please note
that items you may think of as hazardous may not be. Call the Passaic County Office of
Recycling and Natural Resource Programs if you are uncertain about the materials you plan
to drop off.
| Electronics and
Computer Drop-Off Days |
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Passaic County
Para-transit Facility, 1310 Route 23 North, Wayne
(Behind Treasure Island Store)
Businesses and
Institutions Only; pre-registration required
9 am to 2 pm
Friday, June 16, 2006
Passaic County
Para-transit Facility, 1310 Route 23 North, Wayne
(Behind Treasure Island Store)
for Passaic County Residents;
9 am to 2 pm
Friday, Sept. 15, 2006
Wanaque Valley Sewer Auth.,
Highland Ave., Off Ringwood Ave., Wanaque.
(Across from Reservoir Entrance)
Businesses and
Institutions Only; pre-registration required
9 am to 2 pm.
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006
Wanaque Valley Sewer Auth.,
Highland Ave., Off Ringwood Ave., Wanaque.
(Across from Reservoir Entrance)
for Passaic County Residents;
9 am to 2 pm.
All collection sites will be open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Only -
Rain or Shine
Small business and institutions
who have computer and electronic waste to recycle must pre-register with
Advanced Recovery at 973-485-9100
Acceptable Materials
- Computer Systems (monitors, hard drives, etc.)
- Modems
- Telephones
- Copiers
- Printers
- Phonographs
- CD Players
- Stereo Systems
- televisions
- Radios
- Fax Machines
Unacceptable Materials
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Air Conditioners
- Cloths Dryers
- Clothes Washers
- Microwave Ovens
- Projection TVs
- TVs over 25 inches
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Education and Outreach
The Passaic County Office of Natural Resource Programs offers
a number of outreach and education programs related to household hazardous waste and
hazardous waste alternatives. Additionally, brochures and fact sheets are available free
of charge by calling the Passaic County Recycling and Environmental Hotline at
973-881-4506.
This page provides an overview of
the need for safe disposal and tips on how to handle hazardous materials. Keep the
following in mind when you shop and when you are ready to dispose of products.
IF YOU MUST PURCHASE TOXICS
There are times when products with toxic ingredients can not
be avoided. In such cases, be sure to read the product label very carefully and . . .
- Always use the product according to the directions provided by
the manufacturer.
- Try to buy only the amount needed. Use up the product whenever
you can.
- Store the product carefully in its original container.
- Consider donating any extra product, or sharing it with a
neighbor or friend.
SOME PRODUCTS ARE RECYCLABLE
Many common items we think of as household hazardous waste
such as batteries and used motor oil are actually recyclable!
BUT IN PASSAIC COUNTY WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH . . .
- Antifreeze - Keep in the original
container and recycle at a County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day or through a
hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Asbestos - Asbestos removal and
disposal should be handled by a State licensed contractor. A listing, as well as more
in-depth information, may be obtained from the State Office of Asbestos Control and
Licensing at 609-984-2193. Small amounts, in double plastic bags, may be taken directly to
an authorized landfill:
- Grand Central Sanitation
1963 Pen Argyl Rd.
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
610-863-6057
- G.R.O.W.S. Landfill
1000 New Ford Mill Rd.
Morrisville, PA 19067
215-736-9400
- Brake Fluid - Keep in the original
container and recycle at a County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day or through a
hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Car Batteries - Most auto scrap
dealers will accept batteries for recycling at no charge and some offer a rebate. Look in
the yellow pages under scrap or auto parts dealers.
- Freon - Contact: Al's Appliance &
Scrap Removal, 155 McBride Ave., Paterson, NJ 07501 (201-684-3066) or a local air
conditioner or refrigeration dealer.
- Household Batteries (rechargeable) -
Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for the nearest drop-off point.
- Household Cleaners and Oven Cleaners -
READ THE LABEL FOR DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS. If highly toxic, keep in the original containers
and dispose of them at a County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day or through a
hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Latex or Water Based Paints and Stains
- THESE ARE NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS WASTE! If the paint or stain is fully dried,
containers can be put in the trash. To dry wet paint or stain, take the lid off the can
and let all the water evaporate in a well ventilated area. Material such as kitty litter,
saw dust or shredded paper will help to absorb water more quickly.
- Motor Oil/Used - Quantities of 5
gallons or less should be accepted by any local gas station licensed by the State for
reinspections for recycling but remember. . .being a regular or paying customer at the
time of drop off should be considered. Also, many municipalities accept used motor oil, so
call your local Recycling Coordinator.
- Oil Based Paints - Keep them in the
original container and dispose of them at a County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Day or through a hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Paint Thinners and Solvents - Keep
them in the original container and dispose of them at a County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day or through a hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Pesticides and Pool Chemicals - Keep
them in the original container and dispose of them at a County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day or through a hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Propane Containers - Scrap metal
dealers may accept these containers if they are empty. Containers with propane can be
taken to a propane dealer so that they can be emptied safely.
- Eastern Propane
55 Oak Ridge Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ
697-3111
- United Rental
191 Route 23
Pompton Plains, NJ
839-1200
FREE OF CHARGE
- Smoke Detectors - Most companies will
take back their product for proper disposal. For more information call the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission at 610-377-5000.
- Stains and Varnishes - Keep them in
the original container and dispose of them at a County Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day or through a hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Tires - Call your Municipality or
Recycling Coordinator for information on local collection programs. A number of local
dealers accept tires from individuals for a small fee.
- Transmission Fluids - Keep it in the
original container and recycle at a County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day or
through a hazardous waste disposal firm.
- Oil Contaminated Soil (ID 27) -
Contact the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Technical Assistance
609-984-6620. They will advise individuals on the tests that are necessary to determine
contamination levels and the appropriate disposal method for the soil. If not heavily
contaminated, the soil can and should be recycled. The Passaic County Transfer Stations
can not accept ID 27 contaminated soil.
This information was obtained from the US Environmental
Protection Agency, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and from local retailers
and vendors. For further information on specific products contact the manufacturer or the
technical staff at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at 609-292-8341.
Commercial
Sector Assistance
The Passaic County Office of Natural Resource Programs provides technical assistance and
referrals for the commercial sector. Businesses may feel free to call for more
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The
Toxic Waste Avenger
 This program has been created
for elementary school students to give them a thorough understanding of what hazardous
waste is by relating to products that children and young adults may be exposed to.
Materials include problem solving game sheets.
Household Hazardous Wastes
There Are Alternatives
This program provides ideas on safer product
choices and as a way to cut down on the unnecessary purchase of hazardous materials. The
following information will provide you with an overview of what to consider.
Many toxic and potentially hazardous
chemicals can be found in products we use every day and have right in our own homes.
According to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission, the average American home has as many as 63 different types of chemicals,
generating as much as 15 pounds of hazardous waste every year.
Household hazardous wastes are materials
that, because of their chemical nature, can be a potential health risk to people and the
environment. In Passaic County dispose of these materials in a safe manner by calling the
Passaic County Recycling Hotline at 881-4508 for the date of the next Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Day.
Each of us can make different choices when we
shop to eliminate the use of many of these toxic chemicals by not purchasing them to begin
with.
Look for the words CAUSTIC, TOXIC, POISON OR
CORROSIVE. If another more natural product is available and will do the same job then
disposal is no longer a problem.
Safe and effective substitutes for toxic
products are available and have been used for years with great success. But there is an
added bonus . . . you’ll save money !
MANY PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED
Even though there are no substitutes, the
following products can and should be recycled:
- Antifreeze
- Car batteries
- Household batteries
- Used motor oil
Handling
Automotive Products - Keeping A Clean and Green Machine
This program is geared for high school
students who are preparing to learn how to drive and provides ideas on proper disposal of
auto products as well as safer product choices. Take a moment to review the following auto
care tips and ideas.
Cars contribute to many of the environmental
problems we face such as air pollution, water pollution and rapidly filling landfill
space.
You can cut down on the negative impacts of
owning and driving an automobile, as well as cut down on operating costs, with just a few
simple maintenance tips.
- Keep Your Car Tuned. A well-tuned car uses as
much as 10% less gas than a poorly tuned one, keeping about 1/2 ton of carbon dioxide
emissions a year out of our atmosphere.
- Check Your Tire Pressure Regularly.
Under-inflated tires not only cause a poor ride, premature wear and unnecessary air
pollution, but also waste up to 5% of your gas. As many as half the cars on the road may
have under-inflated tires, wasting 4.75 billion dollars of gasoline a year.
- Use Non-toxic Car Care Products. Quite a bit
of hazardous waste could be eliminated by using cleaning products made with more natural
ingredients.
- Stay Fuel Efficient to Save Money. Driving at
higher speeds uses extra gallons of gasoline, so that slowing down will mean fewer
fill-ups. You can also save gasoline by letting your car warm up and avoiding jackrabbit
starts.
- Recycle Used Motor Oil. Used motor oil is one
of the largest sources of oil pollution to our ground water. Most of this comes from
improper disposal by do-it-yourselfers. According to the USEPA, one gallon of oil can
contaminate a million gallons of ground water. . . a years supply of drinking water for 50
people.
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Reduce,
Reuse then Recycle
Implementing Office:
Office of Recycling and Solid Waste Programs
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
Tel: 973-305-5738
Fax:973-305-5737
JoAnn Pares
Manager, Natural Resource Programs
973-305-5738
Lead Agency
Passaic County Planning Department
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
James Rogers, Director of Planning
Tel: 973-881-4490 |
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Passaic County
Office of Natural Resource Programs
Tel: 973-305-5738
Fax:973-305-5737
Caroline Preston
Assistant Manager, Natural Resource Programs |
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| Solid Waste and
Recycling |
Implementing Office:
Office of Natural Resource Programs
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
Tel: 973-305-5738
Fax: 973-305-5737
The Passaic County Office of Natural Resource Programs
coordinates a number of outreach and education programs to support and enhance municipal
recycling, source reduction, litter abatement and household hazardous waste activities.
These programs include:
Source Reduction Programs
- Environmental Shopping
- Wiser Ways for Better Consumer Choices
For Residential and Commercial Sectors
Yard Waste Management Programs
- Grass - Cut It and Leave It
- Brush - Chip It and Use It
- Leaves - Rake It and Compost It
- Rinds and Peels - Compost It With Worms
- Emmissionless Mowing - The Next Step
Clean Communities Programs
- Adopt-a-Spot Program
- Mini-grants for Youth Groups
- Clean Builders Program and Association
Hazardous Waste Programs
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
- Outreach and Education Materials and Presentations
School Programs
- Passaic County Kids Recycle Curriculum
- Recycle Rex for pre-schoolers
- The Wartville Wizard a litter related presentation
- Wiggles The Worm to discuss composting
Resource Library
- Books
- magazines
- video tapes
- audio tapes
- curriculum materials
Outreach and Speakers Bureau
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- Passaic County is committed to the continuation and expansion
of programs related to household hazardous waste and hazardous waste alternatives. The
quality of life in the County defends on it.
- Don't put yourself or your family at risk. Cut down on
products with toxic ingredients when ever possible and dispose of household hazardous
wastes properly.
- Did you know that according to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission, the average US home has as many as 63 different types of chemicals, generating
as much as 15 pounds of hazardous waste every year.
- According to the National Resources Defense Council, car air
conditioners are responsible for as much as 16% of the depletion of the ozone layer. Make
sure CFC's are collected for recycling.
- When you buy products with recycled content you help close the
loop in recycling.
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